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Opinion

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Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago

COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line

As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wonders if our nation has 'bought' an administration

Hans Christian Andersen wrote a story many years ago about a couple of weavers who promised to make a new set of clothes for an Emperor.  The cloth that they wove was so fine that it was invisible to anyone who was…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Our online reader's poll results

The Columbia Basin Herald recently asked its readers what they did for Labor Day. The poll results are in, with 68 responses.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Most read news in the Basin

In addition to writing letters to the editor for our opinion page, Columbia Basin Herald readers show what stories they enjoy most by commenting on our website…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader weighs in on Warden issues

Before the city council meeting took place on Tuesday the 10th Kayla Kight the former runner up of Mayor against Tony Massa back in 2011 now joins the current council officials which she replaced position number 4 …

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wonders if congress will authorize war with Syria

Talking about war with Syria requires a brief walk down memory lane.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wonders about the wisdom of a Council member

We wonder about the wisdom of having a city employee spend his time Friday and Saturday mornings removing yard/garage sale signs he feels are on city right of way. These sing are a benefit to our citizens, sellers …

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
The cost of rural fire protection

As of Wednesday, the City of Quincy and Grant County Fire District No. 3 were continuing negotiations on a contract that would allow the district to keep providing fire and emergency medical services to the city.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
The minimum wage debate

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader thinks UN should declare problem in Syria

With respect to Syria, if there is such a world wide thinking that "Chemical Weapons" are a major problem, then let us see the United Nations General Assembly declare that every nation that is willing to commit tro…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Different strategy, same results

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Kudos to the Grant County Fair

With a 58 percent increase in attendance at the Grant County Fair, we think kudos are in order. Fair organizers should be credited for pulling off such a great event we can all be proud of.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wants people to be aware

Cancer is hard to kill. One successful treatment is to cut it out. But the true cure requires understanding the source.

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wants to thank Commisioners and community

Dear Commissioners:

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader thinks World Series lacked audience and advertising

Last week several communities from around the country packed up their precious cargo of outstanding 14 year old ballplayers. Accompanied by family and friends they journeyed to a little known place called Moses Lak…

Updated 12 years, 10 months ago
Reader wants to thank CBH

Thanks, Columbia Basin, for supporting the Moses Lake Kiwanis food booth at the demotion derby and rodeo and buying your first meal on August 9 at the Cowboy Breakfast. The money raised will be used for Kiwanis pro…